SelectBlinds Woven Roller Shades Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
- SelectBlinds
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SelectBlinds Woven Roller Shades
Specifications:
- Product Name: Cordless Roller Shades with Cassette
- Mounting Options: Inside Mount, Outside Mount
- Spring Mechanism: Locking pin for transit safety
Product Usage Instructions
Fitting the Brackets:
There are two methods of installation:
- Inside Mount: Screw the brackets into the lintel (ceiling of the recess).
- Outside Mount: Screw the brackets onto a facing surface (wall or window frame).
Fitting the Blind:
- Hold the shade at an angle, and hook the lip at the front of the headrail over the front hook of the bracket.
- Push back against the front of the headrail, raise the back of the headrail, and push upwards until it snaps into place.
To remove the shade from the brackets:
- Push back against the front of the headrail.
- Twist the back of the headrail downwards until it disengages from the brackets.
Operation and Spring Tension:
The shade’s spring mechanism is locked with a pin for transit safety. Remove the pin before operating the shade for the first time. Attach clear handle(s) to the bottom rail by sliding them on carefully.
FAQ
- How do I adjust the tension on the Cordless Roller Shades?
- The tension is preset in these shades. However, if you need to adjust it, please refer to the user manual for specific instructions on adjusting spring tension.
Installation
Cordless Roller Shades with Cassette
Fitting the brackets
Fitting the blind
- Holding the shade at an angle, hook the lip at the front of the headrail over the front hook of the bracket. Then, pushing back against the front of the headrail, raise the back of the headrail and push upwards until it snaps into place
- To remove the shade from the brackets, push back against the front of the headrail and twist the back of the headrail downwards until it disengages from the brackets.
Operation and spring tension
- The shade’s spring mechanism is locked with a locking pin to prevent it from unrolling during transit. Before you operate the shade for the first time, locate the locking pin and simply pull it out to remove it.
- If you find that over time the spring mechanism is weakening (in that the shade does not easily retract when you raise it) then the tension can be increased very easily. Take the shade down from the brackets and locate the tension screw at one end. Using a screwdriver, turn the screw in the direction of the front of the shade. This will increase the tension in the spring and allow the shade to retract more easily. Make small adjustments (around 2 turns at a time) to avoid over-tensioning the spring mechanism.
- Attach clear handle(s) to the bottom rail by carefully sliding on.
Cordless Roller Shades with Exposed Roll
Fitting the brackets
Fitting the blind
- Holding the shade at an angle, hook the lip at the front of the headrail over the front hook of the bracket. Then, pushing back against the front of the headrail, raise the back of the headrail and push upwards until it snaps into place
- To remove the shade from the brackets, push back against the front of the headrail and twist the back of the headrail downwards until it disengages from the brackets
Operation and spring tension
- The shade’s spring mechanism is locked with a locking pin to prevent it from unrolling during transit. Before you operate the shade for the first time, locate the locking pin and simply pull it out to remove it.
- If you find that over time the spring mechanism is weakening (in that the shade does not easily retract when you raise it) then the tension can be increased very easily. Take the shade down from the brackets and locate the tension screw at one end. Using a screwdriver, turn the screw in the direction of the front of the blind. This will increase the tension in the spring and allow the blind to retract more easily. Make small adjustments (around 2 turns at a time) to avoid over-tensioning the spring mechanism. Installation Guide Cordless Roller Shades with Exposed Roll
- Attach clear handle(s) to the bottom rail by carefully sliding on.
Zebra Shades
Fitting the brackets
Note that the position of the outermost brackets should be at least 5cm away from the ends of the rail, with any other brackets evenly distributed across the width
Fitting the shade
Child Safety
Chain Tensioner
Shades with clutch controls come with a continuous chain loop, which should always be screwed to the wall with the included chain tensioner. The chain tensioner should be installed to a flat surface, so the bead chain is taut but not stretched. Be sure not to twist or cross the chain. On inside mount shades, the tensioner may be attached to the windowsill or to the inside of the window frame. For outside mount or wall mount shades, the bracket may be mounted to the exterior of the window frame or the wall. With a pencil, mark the desired location of the screw holes for the tensioner and then drill pilot holes. Then install the tensioner with the screws, making sure that the tensioner is fully installed, so that the spring is pushed in and the chain passes smoothly through the guide.
The chain tensioner forms an important safety function by keeping chain loops away from small children. Never operate this shade without a functioning and correctly installed chain tensioner. Please retain these instructions for the future reference. Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read the instructions and warning carefully before installation to ensure safe and satisfactory use of this product
Motorized Roller Shades with Exposed Roll
Before you begin
We will have positioned the controls where you requested during the ordering process. However if you decide to swap the side that they are on, direction of the roll or need to trim the blind further, the controls can be removed by simply unplugging them from the tube. This should be done prior to fixing the brackets.
Fitting the brackets
- Inside-Mount
- Where the brackets are screwed into the lintel (or ‘ceiling’ of the recess)
- Outside-Mount
- Where the brackets are screwed onto a facing surface (a wall or window frame)
- Side-Mount
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* Where the brackets are screwed into the side walls of the recess
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Top Tip
Inside mount or outside mount are recommended for most installations, whereas side-mount is only recommended if the width you gave us was taken right at the top of the recess.
Fitting the blind
- Locate the depression end (the opposite end to the controls) of the blind into the cross-shaped hole in the corresponding bracket.
- Lift the control end of the blind and slot the rectangular ‘lugs’ into the corresponding slots on the bracket.
No-Drill Blinds Headrail
The difficulty level of this installation is ranked at Level 1. A piece of cake! If you have questions or get stuck, call our Customer Care Team at
- 888-257-1840, or
Remove the No-Drill Blinds Headrail
The No-Drill Blinds Headrail will already be installed onto the existing product headrail. Remove the product from the headrail (See Fig A), which will vary from product and depend on lift type.
- Preparing the No Drill Blinds Headrail
- Pull the lever from below or push down on the mechanism from above to retract the tension boot (See Fig B). Install the metal strips or padded adhesive tape on opposite sides of the window opening where you’ll be installing the No-Drill Blinds Headrail. This is optional and only available on larger products
- Installing the No Drill Blinds Headrail
- Insert the No-Drill Blinds Headrail into the window opening, make it flush with the top of the window opening, then push on the lever to extend the tension spring and secure the No-Drill Blinds Headrail (See Fig C)
- Installing the Product
- Install the product onto the brackets (See Fig D). Test and operate the product to ensure secure installation and smooth functionality.
Uninstalling the No Drill Blinds Headrail
To uninstall the product, follow step 1 by removing the product from the headrail and use a screwdriver to unlatch the lever. Make sure to hold the No Drill Blinds Headrail in place while unlatching the lever. This will prevent damage to the window or headrail
Tech Tip
If the fixed boot end was accidentally forced out, use a flathead screwdriver
to twist the red “droplets” towards the center and then push it back in
.